Websense, Inc. (NASDAQ: WBSN), a global leader in integrated Web, data and email security solutions, provides Essential Information Protection™ for more than 44 million employees at organizations worldwide. Distributed through its global network of channel partners, Websense software and hosted security solutions help organizations block malicious code, prevent the loss of confidential information and enforce Internet use and security policies. For more information, visit www.websense.com.

Job Summary    

The Director of Internal Audit will report to the Audit Committee and CFO. Major responsibilities will include delivering an all-inclusive risk-based audit plan, deploying audit resources efficiently and effectively through a risk-assessment process, utilizing the audit process to identify opportunities that will enhance the company’s operation, finding and reporting key issues and their resolutions to senior executives including the Board of Directors, ensure the most favorable audit coverage by liaising and coordinating with internal and external auditors.

Essential Functions

• Plan and conduct reviews of the financial, operational, and compliance activities of the Company


• Complete and maintain the implementation effort for Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 including documenting existing processes


• Conduct interviews of selected personnel for the purpose of documenting and evaluating business processes to determine the adequacy of Internal controls


• Design and implement audit test programs to determine the effectiveness and sufficiency of Internal controls and compliance with regulations


• Develop findings and make recommendations for inclusion in the audit report


• Prepare written communications and other working papers that document the procedures, findings, and results of those procedures


• Communicate with the Audit Committee and CFO to ensure timely project completion


• Demonstrate teamwork through cooperation with other staff, sharing information, and accepting additional assignments when appropriate


• Participate in fraud investigations as required


• Perform necessary travel to Company locations to complete Audit work


• Perform all duties in an honest and ethical manner

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. MBA, and CPA are preferred


• 10+ years of experience in auditing and/or combination of accounting and auditing


• Relevant internal control or risk management experience


• Ability to manage one's own time and the time of others effectively


• Demonstrated exemplary attention to detail


• Strong active listening skills


• Strong inductive reasoning abilities


• Ability to handle multiple projects effectively


• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills


• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) skills are required


• Adept skill level with Microsoft Office products


• Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges


• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations


• Ability to cooperate and be a positive and supportive member of a team


• Ability to travel 10 - 30%

To apply please visit: www.websense.com/careers   

Websense offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance Plan options, Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Vacation, Sick and Holiday Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, a Commuter Program including Public Transit and Coaster Subsidy, Gym Discounts and more.

No agencies, please.  Websense does not accept unsolicited resumes.